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Synonyms for

Advertisement

Noun / æˈdvɜ:tʌzmʌnt / / ˌædvɜ:ˈtaɪzmʌnt / Another word for advertisement — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Advertisement means a notice or announcement in a public medium promoting a product, service, or event.

Synonyms & similar words

advertizing advertising advert advertizement ad ad commercial promo announcement notice publicity promotion propaganda display billboard poster sign placard announcement posting broadcast announcement advertising marketing publicizing

Synonyms by register

Formal

announcement notice proclamation dissemination

Informal

ad promo plug spiel

Literary

missive edict

Antonyms

suppression concealment silence obscurity hush

Common collocations

  • print advertisement
  • television advertisement
  • online advertisement
  • advertisement campaign
  • advertisement space
  • advertisement revenue
  • advertisement industry

Word family

noun advertisement
verb advertise
adjective advertising
adverb advertisedly

Usage note

While 'advertisement' is the formal noun, 'ad' is a very common informal substitute. The adjective form 'advertising' is often used to describe related activities or materials.

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Example sentences

  1. The advertisement on the billboard caught my attention.
  2. My mom saw an advertisement for a sale and went shopping.
  3. The company spent a lot of money on the advertisement.
  4. The advertisement showed a new car model.
  5. The advertisement in the newspaper was about a charity event.

Quotes

  • Advertising is the life of trade. - Calvin Coolidge
  • Good advertising does not just circulate information. It penetrates the public mind with desires and belief. - Leo Burnett
  • In advertising, not to be different is virtually suicidal. - Bill Bernbach

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